11/29/2025
Easily the scariest thing that happened to me
UPDATE - After further investigations there was no gun shot. An electrical issue caused a pop sound.
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DEVELOPING: Reports of a Single Gunshot Heard Inside Southlake Mall — No Injuries, Mall Remains Open
Around 6:00 PM, Friday, witnesses inside Southlake Mall reported hearing what sounded like a single gunshot near a restroom area. Hobart Police officers already working inside the mall responded within seconds.
At this time:
• No victims have been located
• No damage has been found
• The mall remains open and operations are back to normal
• Witness statements are being collected as officers continue their investigation
Across town, around the same time, there was an unrelated accidental firearm discharge that resulted in an injury to that individual. This is NOT connected to the Southlake Mall incident.
Hobart Police Press Release:
“On 11/28/25 at approximately 6:00PM, it was reported one gunshot was heard inside the mall. Hobart Police officers working inside the mall were on scene within seconds. At the time of this post, there are no victims or damage. Officers will continue to investigate. The mall remains open. Anyone with information can call the Hobart Police Department or the Lake County Dispatch Center to request to speak to an officer. Thank you to any of the other agencies who responded.”
This is preliminary information and will be updated as more details become available.
UPDATE - After further investigations there was no gun shot. An electrical issue caused a pop sound.
